Things To Do In Wichita When It’s Cold And Rainy

From Visit Wichita:

February 10, 2021

Even though Wichita is lucky enough to have more than 200 days of sunshine per year, the weather can be somewhat spontaneous. Thankfully, our amazing city is full of fun things to do no matter the weather!

We’ve created a list of the best things to do on wet, dreary days and cold, wintry days. From learning why Wichita is the Air Capital of the World at area museums to letting loose at an area entertainment venue, you’ll find plenty of ways to burn off some energy — but don’t forget your umbrella, and maybe a jacket too.

Attractions & Museums

• Explore the traveling and permanent exhibits at Exploration Place, where fun and imagination intersect
• See ancient artifacts like shrunken heads, dinosaur fossils and even one of the most complete T. rex in the world at the Museum of World Treasures, or put on a show at Ivan’s Playhouse
• Learn about the importance of the B-29 Superfortress at B-29 Doc Hangar and Education Center
• Dive into the history of African American arts and culture at The Kansas African American Museum
• See why Wichita truly is the Air Capital of the World at the Kansas Aviation Museum
• View locomotives and a variety of railroad equipment at the Great Plains Transportation Museum
• Walk through the history of sports in our great state at the Kansas Sports Hall of Fame (by appointment only; call to set up a visit)
• Explore Native American heritage and learn about the artist behind the Keeper of the Plains at the Mid-America All-Indian Center
• Feed your curiosity about the origin of Pizza Hut at The Original Pizza Hut Museum on the Wichita State University campus
• While you’re on the WSU campus, stop by the Ulrich Museum of Art to see local and regional artwork on display
• View inspiration works of art by American artists at the Wichita Art Museum, and be sure to peruse unique items in the Museum Store
• Find out all the fun facts about Wichita at the Wichita-Sedgwick Co. Historical Museum
• Explore the indoor museum at Great Plains Nature Center to learn about Kansas wildlife and native habitats

Performing Arts & Theaters

• Get a healthy dose of laughter at The Loony Bin, Wichita’s premier comedy club
• Enjoy dinner and a show at Mosley Street Melodrama or Roxy’s Downtown
• Take in a movie at mama.film

Classes

• Hone your wood sign-making skills with classes or take-home kits from Board & Brush
• Classes vary from glass blowing and fusing to photography and photo editing at CityArts
• See hand-blown glass sculptures being created at Infinity Art Glass, and book an appointment for a demonstration or tour
• Learn and watch how hand-blown art glass is made and find unique gifts in Karg Art Glass’ gift gallery
• At Mark Arts, choose from a variety of classes, including ceramics, culinary, dance, digital arts, drawing, jewelry/metalsmithing, painting and more
• Paint the Towne has everything your pod needs for a fun guided painting experience. They also have $8 to-go kits that you can take home to create your own masterpiece

Sports & Entertainment

• Catch the Wichita Thunder for fast-paced hockey at INTRUST Bank Arena
• Get your heart pumping by playing pickleball on the indoor courts at Chicken N Pickle
• Don’t climb the walls being bored at home, scale the side of a mountain at Bliss Climbing & Fitness
• Go bowling or play in the arcade at The Alley Indoor Entertainment
• Experience an awesome indoor arcade, rock-climbing wall and laser tag at All Star Sports or All Star Adventures
• For multi-player fun, play hundreds of arcade games at Dave & Buster's
• Grab your 21+ pod and enjoy more than 1,000 video games and 500 board games at Headshots Bar & Grill
• Work against the clock by solving problems and decoding puzzles to try to escape at The Room
• From beginner to competitive thrower, all skill levels are welcome at Axe to Grind
• Test your target skills by throwing axes at Blade & Timber
• Work on your shot at Range 54, a climate-controlled indoor shooting facility

While you're out, grab brunch from a downtown eatery like Public at the Brickyard, River City Brewing Co., HomeGrown Wichita and The Anchor, or swing-by one of Wichita’s 11 breweries and taprooms (be sure to check out the new garden igloos at Nortons Brewing Co).

This press release was produced by Visit Wichita. The views expressed here are the author’s own.